Supporting Families and Communities Across the Country and Powering Economic Growth That Is Keeping America Competitive

811,000 Americans rely on jobs in the chemistry industry—earning 44 percent more than the average manufacturing pay.

Developing and producing the products of chemistry creates a ripple effect that is responsible for over six million American jobs and more than 25 percent of America’s GDP that touches nearly every sector of our economy including agriculture, construction, technology, manufacturing and retail trade.

WASHINGTON (August 3, 2015) -
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the release of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations for electric generating units (EGUs), also known as the Clean Power Plan (CPP):

"We are relieved that EPA has recognized that industrial combined heat and power (CHP) units should not be subject to the final CPP. Given the environmental benefits of CHP and the U.S. government's efforts to promote growth of industrial distributed generation, doing so makes good policy sense. Expanded deployment and use of industrial CHP can help make electricity generation more efficient and reliable while lowering emissions.

"However, we remain concerned about the new credit trading system and the potential impact of the rule on our nation's economy, the effect it could have on the U.S. manufacturing sector and the rule's potential to undermine the ability of the chemical sector to continue to grow and create jobs by raising costs for businesses and consumers."

"We are planning a more in-depth review of the rule's language and details, but given the breadth of this Plan, we continue to question whether EPA has the legal authority under the Clean Air Act to fundamentally change and regulate our nation's electricity system."

WASHINGTON (June 12, 2015) -
Following on the heels of a Senate vote to approve the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015), the U.S. House today voted to pass legislation that would grant President Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement:

"ACC applauds House and Senate leaders for joining the vast majority of Americans that say they would vote 'yes' to trade promotion authority. We now urge the House to resolve the remaining procedural hurdles to ensure that the bill can be sent to the President for signature.

"For months, ACC and our
members
have worked with leaders in the House and Senate to illustrate how TPA could help unleash massive growth potential for U.S. chemical exports. We are already one of the nation's leading export industries, surpassing $190 billion in chemical exports in 2014. We estimate that number could grow to $282 billion by 2019 due to the competitive impact of increased supplies of natural gas, even before any new trade deals are completed.

"With TPA in place, U.S. trade negotiators will be in a stronger position to see historic free trade agreements, like the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), cross the finish line. TPA is an important administrative and substantive tool to broaden global market access of U.S. goods and services and resolve long-overdue trade issues limiting manufacturing growth in the United States and around the world.

"ACC looks forward to continuing to work with Congress, the Administration and our coalition partners to secure the completion of groundbreaking trade deals like TPP and TTIP that will demonstrate U.S. leadership and provide a significant boost to the American economy."

More than 800,000 Americans rely on jobs in the chemistry industry-earning 47 percent more than the average manufacturing wage.

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Our nation’s primary chemicals management law must keep pace with scientific advancements and ensure that chemical products are safe for intended use—while also encouraging innovation and protecting American jobs.

Policy Background

Congress passed bipartisan comprehensive reform legislation to update the regulation of chemicals for the first time in 40 years, modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to meet the needs of the 21st Century. The
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) was signed and enacted into law on June 22, 2016.

More effective federal oversight of chemicals will give Americans greater confidence that chemicals in commerce are being used safely and reduce the number of inconsistent state-based chemical initiatives that impede interstate commerce and send mixed messages to consumers.

Thanks to the LSCA, America’s manufacturers will have the regulatory certainty they need to innovate, grow, create jobs and win in the global marketplace—at the same time that public health and the environment benefit from strong risk-based protections.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

2012 Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Code of Practice for Petroleum Additive LubricantsFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Councils Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members etend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.

2017 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedHosted by ACC, this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem) will take place February 22-24 at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel in Washington.

2018 GlobalChem Keynote, Agenda AnnouncedThe three day conference will explore the early lessons stakeholders have learned from and strategies for the successful implementation of the 2016 amendments to TSCA.

ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for Global Chemical Regulation ConferenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2011) This years GlobalChem Conference and Epo is being held in Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-23, 2011 and will provide chemical industry professionals a unique opportunity to interact with eperts in areas like the U.S. Toic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the European Unions Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Participants will also hear the latest updates on key developments in international markets, emerging science issues, hazard communication, and more.

ACC Announces 2012 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 21st Annual Responsible Care Conference and Epo this morning, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 19 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011. ACC presented a total of 67 awards to these companies, 16 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2014 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2014 Responsible Care Conference and Epo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 16 of its member companies for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2013. ACC presented a total of 50 awards to these companies, 12 of which were deemed programs of Eceptional Merit.

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award WinnersAt the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS SummitACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

ACC Applauds Bipartisan Vote in Senate for Chemical Security LegislationToday, S.473, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011, won bipartisan approval in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) and provides for a three year authorization of the eisting Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR LighthizerACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.